NutriBird A 19 is a complete birdfood for hand-rearing of macaws, eclectus, hawk-headed parrots, African grey parrots and other babybirds with a high energy requirement. Scientifically composed for an optimal growth. Directions for use The NutriBird A 19 hand-rearing food is prepared by adding warm water. The food-water ration changes with the age of the baby-bird and must be carefully adapted. Use the following information to prepare the rearing food. For the first preparation, it is recommended to weigh out precisely the required amounts. (The quantity of food should equal approximately 10 percent of the body weight, hence the importance of weighing the chick every day on precision scales). Hatching to day 2 - 1 part A19 to 6 parts water day 2 to day 3 - 1 part A19 to 5 parts water day 3 to day 4 1 part A19 to 4 parts water day 4 to day 5 - 1 part A19 to 3 parts water day 5 to weaning - 1 part A19 to 2-2.5 parts water mix in a clean bowl the NutriBird A 19 rearing food and the hot water in volumes as recommended in the chart. Because tap water may contain harmful bacteria, it is recommendable to boil the water before or to use bottled water. The mixture should be stirred vigorously. Allow to settle for a minute. If the preparation is carried out correctly, a nice porridge is obtained. Allow porridge to cool down to 39 degrees C. Before serving the mixture, it should be stirred vigorously once more so that water and food do not separate. Important: The mixture should be prepared fresh before every meal. The mixture is therefore best prepared in small amounts.